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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,771.91, 23,145.78 and 9,218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,771.91, 23,145.78 and 9,218.51 is: 12,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,771.91 : 23,145.78 = 9,218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,771.91/23,145.78 = 9,218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,771.91x = 23,145.78 × 9,218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,771.91x = 213,369,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,369,488.66/16,771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,721.84

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